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Ayra Starr’s “Rush” Get Platinum Certification In The UK, Marking A Big Win For African Music

Mariam Awolola
Last updated: May 8, 2025 11:59 am
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Ayra Starr just got a big win. Her hit song “Rush” has been named platinum in the UK. That means the song has been played or sold over 600,000 times there.

The award came from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and it’s a huge step in her music career. It’s her first time getting a platinum award in the UK, and it shows that more and more people around the world are loving her music.

🚨 Ayra Starr's "Rush" has now been certified platinum in the UK 👏🏽🔥

— It becomes her 1ST song to achieve this milestone in the region 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/ogXCRmRXqT

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) May 2, 2025

“Rush” came out in 2022 and quickly became popular. The song has a mix of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, with lyrics that a lot of people can relate to. It also went viral on TikTok, where people made fun and creative videos using the song.

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At first, it was a big hit in Africa, but soon, people from other countries started noticing it too. This song really helped Ayra Starr grow her fanbase and get more attention worldwide.

Getting a platinum award in the UK is a big sign that she’s becoming a global music star. Ayra Starr is showing the world what African music can do and she’s just getting started.

Haven’t listen to rush? Watch the official video here

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